CS0-002.AE1
CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA )
Gain the skills required to pass the CompTIA CySA+ certification exam with the CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+) course and lab. The lab is versatile and delivers a hands-on experience, replacing expensive physical labs. The CompTIA CySA+ training course and lab cover the CS0-002 exam objectives and offer an interactive learning experience required to analyze and interpret data; identify and address vulnerabilities, and more. The CySA+ study guide has all the learning resources to help you master all the skills covered in the exam.
- Practice in 30 Hands-On Labs — nothing to install
- 18 Interactive Lessons and 107 topics mapped to the official exam objectives
- 286 Practice Test Questions and 2 Full Length Tests
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30 Hands-On LiveLabs
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- Real environments
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18Interactive Lessons
107Topics
30LiveLab
286Practice Test Questions
30Videos
160Flashcards
160Glossary of terms
01 / Skills you'll get
What you will be able to do
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The CompTIA CySA+ certification focuses on the candidate's ability required to capture, monitor, and respond to network traffic findings along with the software and application security; automation, threat hunting, and IT regulatory compliance. The CompTIA CySA+ certified candidates will be able to apply the appropriate incident response procedure, analyze potential indicators of compromise, and utilize basic digital forensics techniques.
Target Career Roles
- Security Analyst
- Security Engineer
- Compliance Analyst
- Threat Intelligence Analyst
- Application Security Analyst
- Incident Response or Handler
02 / Lessons & labs
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Lessons
18 Interactive Lessons · 107 topics01 Introduction 2 topics +
- What Does This Course Cover?
- Objectives Map for CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+) Exam CS0-002
02 Today’s Cybersecurity Analyst 10 topics · 2 LiveLab +
- Cybersecurity Objectives
- Privacy vs. Security
- Evaluating Security Risks
- Building a Secure Network
- Secure Endpoint Management
- Penetration Testing
- Reverse Engineering
- The Future of Cybersecurity Analytics
- Summary
- Exam Essentials
2 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
03 Using Threat Intelligence 6 topics +
- Threat Data and Intelligence
- Threat Classification
- Attack Frameworks
- Applying Threat Intelligence Organizationwide
- Summary
- Exam Essentials
04 Reconnaissance and Intelligence Gathering 6 topics · 6 LiveLab +
- Mapping and Enumeration
- Passive Footprinting
- Gathering Organizational Intelligence
- Detecting, Preventing, and Responding to Reconnaissance
- Summary
- Exam Essentials
6 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
05 Designing a Vulnerability Management Program 7 topics · 6 LiveLab +
- Identifying Vulnerability Management Requirements
- Configuring and Executing Vulnerability Scans
- Developing a Remediation Workflow
- Overcoming Risks of Vulnerability Scanning
- Vulnerability Scanning Tools
- Summary
- Exam Essentials
6 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
06 Analyzing Vulnerability Scans 5 topics · 4 LiveLab +
- Reviewing and Interpreting Scan Reports
- Validating Scan Results
- Common Vulnerabilities
- Summary
- Exam Essentials
4 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
07 Cloud Security 5 topics +
- Understanding Cloud Environments
- Operating in the Cloud
- Cloud Infrastructure Security
- Summary
- Exam Essentials
08 Infrastructure Security and Controls 5 topics +
- Understanding Defense-in-Depth
- Improving Security by Improving Controls
- Analyzing Security Architecture
- Summary
- Exam Essentials
09 Identity and Access Management Security 6 topics +
- Understanding Identity
- Threats to Identity and Access
- Identity as a Security Layer
- Federation and Single Sign-On
- Summary
- Exam Essentials
10 Software and Hardware Development Security 6 topics · 2 LiveLab +
- Software Assurance Best Practices
- Designing and Coding for Security
- Software Security Testing
- Hardware Assurance Best Practices
- Summary
- Exam Essentials
2 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
11 Security Operations and Monitoring 3 topics · 1 LiveLab +
- Security Monitoring
- Summary
- Exam Essentials
1 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
12 Building an Incident Response Program 8 topics +
- Security Incidents
- Phases of Incident Response
- Building the Foundation for Incident Response
- Creating an Incident Response Team
- Coordination and Information Sharing
- Classifying Incidents
- Summary
- Exam Essentials
13 Analyzing Indicators of Compromise 5 topics · 7 LiveLab +
- Analyzing Network Events
- Investigating Host-Related Issues
- Investigating Service and Application-Related Issues
- Summary
- Exam Essentials
7 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
14 Performing Forensic Analysis and Techniques 9 topics · 2 LiveLab +
- Building a Forensics Capability
- Understanding Forensic Software
- Conducting Endpoint Forensics
- Network Forensics
- Cloud, Virtual, and Container Forensics
- Conducting a Forensic Investigation
- Forensic Investigation: An Example
- Summary
- Exam Essentials
2 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
15 Containment, Eradication, and Recovery 5 topics +
- Containing the Damage
- Incident Eradication and Recovery
- Wrapping Up the Response
- Summary
- Exam Essentials
16 Risk Management 5 topics +
- Analyzing Risk
- Managing Risk
- Security Controls
- Summary
- Exam Essentials
17 Policy and Compliance 7 topics +
- Understanding Policy Documents
- Complying with Laws and Regulations
- Adopting a Standard Framework
- Implementing Policy-Based Controls
- Security Control Verification and Quality Control
- Summary
- Exam Essentials
18 Appendix: Video Tutorials 7 topics +
- Introduction
- Threat and Vulnerability Management
- Software and Systems Security
- Security Operations and Monitoring
- Incident Response
- Compliance and Assessment
- Afterword
Hands-On Labs Our edge
30 LiveLabs- Setting up a Honeypot on Kali Linux
- Using the iptables Command to Create a Personal Firewall in Linux
- Using the hping Program
- Scanning the Local Network
- Performing Reconnaissance on a Network
- Identifying Search Options in Metasploit
- Making Syslog Entries Readable
- Using nslookup for Passive Reconnaissance
- Conducting Vulnerability Scanning Using Nessus
- Using OWASP ZAP
- Inspecting the Vulnerability in the Echo Server's Source Code
- Performing Session Hijacking Using Burp Suite
- Using Nikto
- Performing Vulnerability Scanning Using OpenVAS
- Attacking a Website Using XSS Injection
- Exploiting a Website Using SQL Injection
- Performing a MITM Attack
- Detecting Rootkits
- Encrypting and Decrypting Messages Using Kleopatra
- Encrypting and Decrypting a File Using AES Crypt
- Downloading and Installing Wireshark
- Configuring Snort
- Simulating the DDoS Attack
- Confirming the Spoofing Attack in Wireshark
- Capturing a Packet Using Wireshark
- Performing a Memory-Based Attack
- Examining Audited Events
- Enabling Logging for Audited Objects
- Using the MD5 Hash Algorithm
- Using Apktool to Decode and Analyze the apk file
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03 / Exam details
CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA ) Details
Gain the skills required to pass the CompTIA CySA+ certification exam with the CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+) course and lab. The lab is versatile and delivers a hands-on experience, replacing expensive physical labs. The CompTIA CySA+ training course and lab cover the CS0-002 exam objectives and offer an interactive learning experience required to analyze and interpret data; identify and address vulnerabilities, and more. The CySA+ study guide has all the learning resources to help you master all the skills covered in the exam.
Questions
85
(per exam)
Duration
165 minutes
(per exam)
Passing Score
750
(on a scale of 900)
Exam Fee
USD 359
(per exam)
Delivered by
Pearson VUE
Testing Centers Online Testing
(in-person or online)
Question Format
Multiple-choice and performance-based
single/multiple choice, performance-based
Practice Tests
286 Practice Questions
(mapped to official exam objectives)
Certification
CS0-002.AE1
CompTIA credential
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04 / FAQs
Questions before you start
What are the prerequisites for this exam?+
There is no required prerequisite for CompTIA CS0-001 certification exam, but the candidate should hold CompTIA Network+, Security+ or equivalent knowledge. He or she should have a minimum of 3-4 years of hands-on information security or related experience.
What is the exam registration fee?+
USD 359
Where do I take the exam?+
Pearson VUE
What is the format of the exam?+
Multiple-choice and performance-based
How many questions are asked in the exam?+
The exam contains 85 questions.
What is the duration of the exam?+
165 minutes
What is the passing score?+
750
(on a scale of 100-900)
What is the exam's retake policy?+
In the event that you fail your first attempt at passing the CySA+ examination, CompTIA's retake policies are:
- CompTIA does not require a waiting period between the first and second attempt to pass such examination. However, if you need a third or subsequent attempt to pass the examination, you shall be required to wait for a period of at least 14 calendar days from the date of your last attempt before you can retake the exam.
- If a candidate has passed an exam, he/she cannot take it again without prior consent from CompTIA.
- A test result found to be in violation of the retake policy will not be processed, which will result in no credit awarded for the test taken. Repeat violators will be banned from participation in the CompTIA Certification Program.
- Candidates must pay the exam price each time they attempt the exam. CompTIA does not offer free re-tests or discounts on retakes.
What is the validity of the certification?+
CompTIA CySA+ certification expires after three years from the date of issue, after which the certification holder will need to renew their certification via CompTIA's Continuing Education Program.
Where can I find more information about this exam?+
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